TulsaPets Magazine March 2022

March/April 2022 • TulsaPets 29 T he French Hen has been known for fine dining since it opened in southeast Tulsa in 1979. Now located at 319 East Archer Street in the Tulsa Arts District near the Greenwood District, it serves classic French dishes and wine in a polished indoor space and on a courtyard patio. And animal companions can socialize with their humans on that pet-friendly patio. Kathy Bondy, who has owned the French Hen since November 2011, takes pride in the lunch and dinner menus, which feature French food with an American twist. Every- thing is prepared from scratch every day by hand. The restaurant serves hors d’oeuvres, eggs, soups, salads, sandwiches, main dishes, and desserts. A cocktail bar and wine bar are available. The French Hen enjoys being a longtime part of the Tulsa scene and participates in many charitable endeavors. The French Hen is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sunday and Monday except for the special Brunch & Bubbles event from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. Special wine dinners are scheduled also. The restaurant offers curbside pickup but no delivery. For more information, call (918) 492- 2596 or visit www.frenchhentulsa.com . D oc’s Wine & Food in Brookside has had a patio for 10 of the 11-and-a-half years it has been in business, and any animals are welcome to visit there with their people. Doc’s corner location at 3509 South Peoria Avenue offers easy walking access for people and pets. The large patio is heated, making it comfortable in different kinds of weather, says Darin Ross of Doc’s Wine & Food. Doc’s specializes in classic Creole food and classic and creative cocktails. Oysters and seafood are fresh daily. Beef, pork, and duck are also on the menu, which includes daily specials, seasonal items, and vegetari- an, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Visitors can choose raw bar, soups, salads, sides, premium sides, small plates, or large plates. In addition to the indoor brick-accented dining room, patio, and full bar, Doc’s offers delivery and takeout. Old World and New World wines are featured. Doc’s can host private events of any size from a small birthday party to a large banquet. Parking is available in Doc’s lot and on side streets. The restaurant is accessible for wheelchairs. For more information, call (918) 949- 3663 or visit www.docswineandfood.com. B ridges Barkery makes tasty dog treats and welcomes canines to its location at 108 East Main Street in pet-friendly downtown Jenks. Since Au- gust 2018, Bridges Barkery has shared space with Bridges Mercantile, which sells popcorn and gifts. Both are proj- ects of the Bridges Foundation, which a group of parents founded in 1964 so adult offspring with special needs could meet other people and the parents could have some respite. Later, the foundation added worksite training for those special individuals. Laura Kerr-Marrs, general manager and training specialist, explains that Bridges Barkery has a commercial kitch- en where trainees make a wide range of all-natural treats. “We are expanding our gluten-free line of dog treats to accommodate pets with specific food allergies,” she adds. Trainees also learn retail tasks such as operating the cash register, doing inven- tory, and checking prices. A high school program provides crossover training. The motto for the Bridges program is “Purpose, independence, able.” Bridges Barkery partners with the Animal Rescue Foundation for online orders. A special box of treats can be purchased, with half the proceeds going to ARF. Marrs says pet “grandparents” send orders to “grandpets” nationwide. “Any dog who visits the store must be on a leash or in the owner’s arms,” Marrs says. “In summer, we place cold water bowls outside our door for pets. We sell ‘pupsicles.’ We have free samples of our gourmet dog treats for pets within the store or for pet parents to take home.” Marrs adds, “We love collaborating in fund raising with other nonprofits such as animal rescue groups.” For more information about Bridges Barkery, call (918) 417-7819 or visit www.bridgestulsa.org. I f it boots up and turns on, Geek Res- cue has you covered as your one-stop computer, network, and IT solution provider. Bring your computer to them or give Geek Rescue a call and let them come to you. They provide support to homes, home offices, and small or large business- es. Whether you need help with electronic device repair or building a secure network or designing a website, Geek Rescue is up for the challenge. Why does Geek Rescue choose to be a pet-friendly business? “It’s fun!” says Da- mon DoRemus, chief information officer. The Geek Rescue team enjoys meeting the pets they encounter in homes and busi- nesses because “dogs are almost always in a good mood.” Although employees’ pets are usually allowed in the office, they are staying at home for now following COVID-related safety precautions. At home, DoRemus has three dogs of his own — Jake, Daisy, and Molly — who prefer chasing squirrels to visiting the office anyway.